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Willand Warming Center Open During Extreme Cold

A message from the Willand Warming Center: The Willand Warming Center has been activated for the following dates and times: Thursday, January 22nd: 4 PM - Monday, 9 AM Friday, January 23rd: ALL DAY  - Monday - 9 AM Saturday, January 24th: ALL DAY -...
Public Safety

Residents Urged to Prepare for Extreme Winter Conditions

Extreme cold winter weather is expected this weekend across New Hampshire. Residents are urged to take precautions to protect themselves and others, including dressing in warm layers, limiting time outdoors, and checking on vulnerable neighbors. Cold conditions can increase the risk of frostbite and hypothermia,...

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Air Pollution Levels Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups, Predicted for Sunday

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) is expecting air pollution concentrations to...
Fire Department

Deputy Chief of Prevention: “Sprinklers and smoke detectors save lives.”

On June 19th, the Rochester Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in...
Education

Superintendent says Rochester Schools are committed to student safety

At the June 9th School Board meeting, Superintendent Kyle Repucci briefly talked about student...
Public Safety

Dispatchers Khristine Bibeau and Michelle Kochanowicz awarded the Distinguished Unit Award

In the early hours of Tuesday, June 15, 2021, the Rochester Communications Center received...
Public Safety

Eversource: Be prepared for hurricane season

With another above-average Atlantic hurricane season forecast for 2022, beginning June 1, the energy...
Police Department

Police investigating recent downtown vandalism

The Rochester Police Department is currently investigating several cases of tag vandalism on Wallace...
Public Safety

Multiple emergency agencies honored for saving mother and newborn twins

On the morning of Tuesday, June 15, 2021, Rochester emergency companies were dispatched to...
Police Department

Drug Take Back Day 4/30

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and...
Fire Department

City of Rochester accepting applications for Fire Chief

The City of Rochester is seeking a new Fire Chief, following Mark Klose's retirement...
Police Department

Police Department hosting Job Fair 2/19

The Rochester Police Department will be hosting a Job Fair from 1-3pm on Saturday,...
Municipal

Heavy snow ahead, City reminds motorists about Parking Bans

With heavy snow forecasted this weekend, the City of Rochester is reminding motorists about...
Downtown

Flashing beacon installed at busy crosswalk in Central Square

Earlier this month, Public Works installed a second reflective flashing beacon at a crosswalk...
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Municipal

City of Rochester: Thank You Rochester Residents for Clearing Hydrants After Snowstorms

Dear Residents of Rochester, On behalf of the City of Rochester and the Water Department,...
Community

New Date Announced: Winter Festival Returns to Rochester Common February 21

Winter Festival will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 1–3 p.m. at...
Municipal

Notice: Trash and Recycling Pickup Delayed One Day This Week

Waste Management is running one day behind on collection routes this week, so all...
Community

Police and Fire Departments Host Community Skate and Guns & Hoses Tournament on 3/8

The Rochester Police and Fire Departments will host Skate with a First Responder on...

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